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Ford Bronco 2021 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2021 Ford Bronco: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

230Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
20Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
4Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
14Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine74 complaints

74 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 24V635000.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems43 complaints

43 complaints; 8 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V982000, 22V825000, 23V165000, 23V598000, 25V312000, 25V315000, 25V888000, 26V124000.

Fuel and Propulsion System30 complaints

30 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V455000.

Electrical System29 complaints

29 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V468000.

Unknown Or Other28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension24 complaints

24 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V025000.

Brakes22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility17 complaints

17 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure11 complaints

11 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V299000.

Power Train9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 26V236000.

Air Bags7 complaints

7 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 21V770000, 22V928000.

Vehicle Speed Control5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 25V721000.

Seat Belts1 complaints

1 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 23V358000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

21V770000Reported October 1, 2021 - 553 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 553 vehicles across all affected models.

21V982000Reported December 16, 2021 - 839 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on December 16, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 839 vehicles across all affected models.

22V411000Reported June 10, 2022 - 53,103 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 53,103 vehicles across all affected models.

22V825000Reported November 3, 2022 - 47,046 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 47,046 vehicles across all affected models.

22V928000Reported December 14, 2022 - 1,226 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 1,226 vehicles across all affected models.

23V165000Reported March 10, 2023 - 1,651 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 1,651 vehicles across all affected models.

23V358000Reported May 18, 2023 - 175,550 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on May 18, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 175,550 vehicles across all affected models.

23V598000Reported August 25, 2023 - 177,402 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on August 25, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 177,402 vehicles across all affected models.

24V635000Reported August 23, 2024 - 90,736 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on August 23, 2024. The campaign covers an estimated 90,736 vehicles across all affected models.

25V025000Reported January 17, 2025 - 149,449 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on January 17, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 149,449 vehicles across all affected models.

25V312000Reported May 9, 2025 - 12,219 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 12,219 vehicles across all affected models.

25V315000Reported May 9, 2025 - 1,076,138 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on May 9, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 1,076,138 vehicles across all affected models.

25V455000Reported July 7, 2025 - 850,318 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on July 7, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 850,318 vehicles across all affected models.

25V685000Reported October 10, 2025 - 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 59,006 vehicles across all affected models.

25V721000Reported October 23, 2025 - 163,256 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 163,256 vehicles across all affected models.

25V888000Reported December 18, 2025 - 35 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 35 vehicles across all affected models.

26V124000Reported March 3, 2026 - 849,310 vehicles potentially affected

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems. Recall covering the driver assistance and stability systems system, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 849,310 vehicles across all affected models.

26V236000Reported April 14, 2026 - 4,922 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 4,922 vehicles across all affected models.

26V299000Reported May 12, 2026 - 16,200 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 16,200 vehicles across all affected models.

26V468000Reported July 20, 2026 - 565,691 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 565,691 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP22001Opened May 27, 2022 - Closed July 28, 2022

Loss of Motive Power. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA23002Opened September 29, 2023 - Closed October 31, 2024

Loss of Motive Power. Resulted in recall campaign 24V635.

PE22007Opened July 22, 2022 - Closed October 2, 2023

Loss of motive power due to valve intake failure on Ford Bronco vehicles.. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE24019Opened July 29, 2024 - Closed September 19, 2025

Low-pressure fuel pump failure. Resulted in recall campaign 25V455.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20217
202277
202327
202422
202560
202637
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.